Gulf Coast Pump & Supply is a family owned wholesale distributor for multiple types of commercial and industrial pumps and related equipment in many different markets. We carry equipment to serve groundwater, pressure boosting, construction, mechanical/HVAC, mining, wastewater and ag/irrigation applications.
We are looking for an Outside Sales Representative with 3-5 years experience in water and wastewater systems to join our team to fill an outside sales role for pumps, motors and related equipment. We also offer repair and field services in municipal and irrigation pump station applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating leads, building relationships and further sales penetrations with clients, and closing sales. This position requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to develop and maintain a network of potential customers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in sales and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Understand customer needs and requirements.
- Make sales presentations to potential customers.
- Negotiate contracts with customers.
- Develop and maintain customer databases.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions.
- Analyze customer data to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
- Attend industry events and trade shows.
- Have a hunter mentality.
- Identify, qualify, and secure sales opportunities for our represented products, including new equipment, MRO, service, and parts.
- Develop, nurture, and maintain close working relationships with the decision-makers with the assigned customers.
- Influence and assist in preparing technical specifications for all entities on company’s represented products.
- Provide market intelligence to Inside Sales during quote preparation.
- Follow up and close quotes issued by Inside Sales.
- Promote sales and generate revenue from assigned accounts while meeting expectations.
- Demonstrated analytical skills required for technical review/resolution of customer issues.
- Conduct product/process lunch and learn sessions and provide training regularly to customers.
- MUST HAVE POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- 3-5 years demonstrated ability to successfully sell the assigned products in this geographical area.
- Ability to effectively present ideas and influence buying decisions
- A thorough and demonstrated knowledge of the processes involved in municipal pump markets.
- Technical education and background or equivalent experience.
- Superior and effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated analytical skills required for technical documents review and comment independently and as part of a busy team.
- EXPERIENCE THAT WOULD BE AN ASSET:
- Rotating equipment - pumps and motors Electrical - VFD's, control, valves and other relevant equipment.
- Knowledge of water and wastewater operations
- Knowledge of water plant operations and equipment
- PERSONAL TRAITS:
- Positive attitude and be driven to make a difference
- Have strong ethics, integrity and the ability to do the right thing all times
- Exhibit tenacity with a diplomatic approach
- Exhibits a sense of urgency to the tasks at hand
- Better than average computer skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Profit sharing
- Quarterly bonus
- Uncapped commission
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- Water and Wastewater Equipment sales: 3 years (Required)
- water systems equipment: 3 years (Required)
- waste water systems sales: 3 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road